• Spiritual Wisdom: This Too Shall Pass

    The following story of unknown origin but likely based on an ancient Persian folktale, has helped me keep life's ups and downs in perspective and maintain my emotional equilibrium. Enjoy. […]

  • Journal and Drawing Prompts

    Journal Prompts  For Children:  If your feelings were animals, what would they be and why?  For Teens and Adults:  If your mental health had a weather report today, what would […]

  • Friday Fun on Purpose: Laughter

    Fun isn’t frivolous — it’s a form of self-care. Play, laughter, and creativity help our minds and bodies recover from stress. Laughter is more than just a reaction — it’s a […]

  • Inspirational Quote

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  • Mindful Minute Monday

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  • Tuesday Mental Health Info

    Supporting Your Own Mental Health: Ongoing Care and Wellbeing Mental health care isn’t just something we turn to during times of crisis — it’s a lifelong, vital part of overall […]

  • Spiritual Wisdom from Islam

    “ Islamic tradition doesn’t frame “mental health” in modern clinical language, but it does offer rich metaphors about inner struggle, emotional pain, and resilience. A few stand out because they […]

  • Journal and Drawing Prompts

    Journal Prompts  For Children:  Make a list of “feel-good” things you can do when you’re having a tough day.  For Teens and Adults:  How do you respond to stress, and […]

  • Inspirational Quote

    "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor Frank […]

  • Nature and Mental Health

    Listen for Layers Step outside or open a window and listen for the layers of the natural world — birdsong, wind through leaves, water moving, insects, rain, or branches shifting. […]